stable

  • 131stable fly — a two winged fly, Stomoxys calcitrans, having the mouthparts adapted for biting, and commonly a household and stable pest. Also called biting housefly. [1860 65] * * * ▪ insect       a species of vicious bloodsucking fly in the family Muscidae… …

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  • 132stable boy — (or stable girl, Brit. also stable lad) noun a boy or man (or girl or woman) employed in a stable …

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